CNC Programmer
CV-LibraryQuedgeley, GloucestershirepermanentPosted: 21 April 2026
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Location: Quedgeley, Gloucestershire
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 7:00am - 4:00pm, Friday: 7:00am - 1:00pm
Salary: £40,000 - £46,000 per annum dependent on experience
Key Responsibilities of a CNC Programmer
* Create CNC programmes using Alphacam from customer-supplied CAD files including DWG, DXF, STEP and SOLIDWORKS formats
* Produce efficient machining programmes for HAAS 3-axis, 4-axis and 5-axis machining centres
* Select suitable tooling, fixtures and work holding methods to support accurate and efficient machining
* Design jigs and programme soft jaws where required
* Support setter/operators during machine set-up and production
* Maintain high standards of accuracy, quality and productivity
* Assist with the introduction of Fusion 360 and CloudNC as part of the company’s digital manufacturing development
* Provide programming input to help improve machining performance and efficiency
Key Skills of a CNC Programmer
* Previous experience programming CNC machines offline using Alphacam
* Strong background working with HAAS machining centres
* A minimum of 3 years of machining, setting and operating experience
* At least 1 year of offline programming experience
* Ability to work from customer CAD files and create accurate machining programmes
* Experience selecting tooling and work holding solutions
* Relevant engineering qualification such as Apprenticeship, NC or HNC
* A proactive and quality-focused approach
Location: Quedgeley, Gloucestershire
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 7:00am - 4:00pm, Friday: 7:00am - 1:00pm
Salary: £40,000 - £46,000 per annum dependent on experience
Key Responsibilities of a CNC Programmer
* Create CNC programmes using Alphacam from customer-supplied CAD files including DWG, DXF, STEP and SOLIDWORKS formats
* Produce efficient machining programmes for HAAS 3-axis, 4-axis and 5-axis machining centres
* Select suitable tooling, fixtures and work holding methods to support accurate and efficient machining
* Design jigs and programme soft jaws where required
* Support setter/operators during machine set-up and production
* Maintain high standards of accuracy, quality and productivity
* Assist with the introduction of Fusion 360 and CloudNC as part of the company’s digital manufacturing development
* Provide programming input to help improve machining performance and efficiency
Key Skills of a CNC Programmer
* Previous experience programming CNC machines offline using Alphacam
* Strong background working with HAAS machining centres
* A minimum of 3 years of machining, setting and operating experience
* At least 1 year of offline programming experience
* Ability to work from customer CAD files and create accurate machining programmes
* Experience selecting tooling and work holding solutions
* Relevant engineering qualification such as Apprenticeship, NC or HNC
* A proactive and quality-focused approach